Head of Corporate Control

Overview

The organization is seeking a Head of Corporate Control to lead the Corporate Control team. This role supports consolidations, manages accounting operations, prepares accurate financial reports, and ensures compliance with IFRS and local regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of accounting operations for the Group and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and Group consolidations.
• Perform detailed reviews of monthly financial results; challenge numbers that are off trend and ensure changes are actioned promptly by the Finance team.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Manage NetSuite administration tasks, including:
  • User account setup
  • User custom roles/permissions
  • GL accounts creation and maintenance
  • New entity setup
  • Workflow creation
  • Report building
  • System updates
  • User training
• Ensure financial risks are logged in the Finance Risk Register with quarterly reviews of financial controls.
• Support tax accounting processes where required, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax accruals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all financial transactions.
• Support external audit processes by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and systems (Internal Controls).
• Drive ERP and automation projects to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and variance reports for management review.
• Ensure timely communication with Compliance, Product, Tax, and Treasury teams to meet statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate ethical finance practices and support continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of IFRS principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and preparation of consolidated statements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to work with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications & Experience

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience is mandatory, with demonstrable exposure to complex financial reporting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (SAICA, CPA, ACCA) or progress toward qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
• 5 years of experience leading a team.
• Must have worked with reporting assets held on behalf of clients.
• Must have extensive NetSuite experience, including managing COA, opening new entities, and creating custom NetSuite reports.
• Experience with IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Exposure to tax compliance and audit processes is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent Excel and analysis skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Meaningful health coverage.
• All full-time employees participate in the stock option plan.
• Learning and development resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally.
• Mental health support services.

Location

Remote-first / fully remote work environment.